Overview

Types of Social Security Systems

Japan's social security systems are a set of programs designed to ensure the stability of people's lives and improve their welfare. Various systems have been established, including pension systems, health insurance systems, long-term care insurance systems, labor insurance (employment insurance and workers' accident compensation insurance), and public assistance systems. These systems serve as important mechanisms to support citizens at various stages of life, including securing livelihoods in old age, reducing the burden of medical expenses for illness or injury, providing support when long-term care is needed, offering benefits during unemployment, and providing relief during times of financial hardship.

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code	slug	name	description	category	target
01	pension-system	Pension System	A public pension system aimed at securing livelihoods in old age.	Public Pension	All residents aged 20-59 (National Pension), company employees and public servants (Employees' Pension)
02	health-insurance	Health Insurance System	A system that reduces the burden of medical expenses for illness or injury.	Health Insurance	All residents (enrolled in Health Insurance or National Health Insurance)
03	long-term-care-insurance	Long-term Care Insurance System	A system that supports service costs when long-term care becomes necessary.	Long-term Care Insurance	All residents aged 40 and over
04	employment-insurance	Employment Insurance System (Unemployment Insurance)	A system that provides benefits during unemployment and supports reemployment.	Labor Insurance	Workers employed 20 hours or more per week
05	workers-accident-compensation	Workers' Accident Compensation Insurance	A system that compensates for damages caused by accidents during work or commuting.	Labor Insurance	Workers at all business establishments
06	public-assistance	Public Assistance System	A system that guarantees a minimum standard of living for citizens in financial hardship.	Social Assistance	Citizens who cannot maintain a livelihood even by utilizing their assets and abilities
07	child-allowance	Child Allowance and Childcare Support System	A system that provides economic support to families raising children.	Childcare Support	Families raising children (from age 0 to junior high school students)
08	disability-welfare	Disability Welfare System	A system that supports the independence and social participation of persons with disabilities.	Disability Welfare	Persons with physical, intellectual, or mental disabilities and their families

A list of major types of social security systems in Japan.